Kimberly is an Attorney with over 14 years of experience. In addition to trial experience, she is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator in Civil/General and Family Mediation. Additionally, she has obtained the designation of Special Training in Domestic Violence Issues and is the Chair for the Nashville Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Committee. She has had the opportunity to train mediators in General/Civil and Family Mediation, elder mediation and ethics. She is a certified Elder Mediator and Elder Mediator trainer. Kimberly is an international speaker and has recently been added to...

Matt Maniatis is a partner at the law office of Saenz & Maniatis, PLLC. The firm handles cases involving immigration, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, wills, and general civil matters. Matt is licensed to practice in all Tennessee state courts, all U.S. immigration courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Matt is also a certified Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Mediator. Matt graduated in 2008 from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminology. He earned his Juris...

Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts and in U.S. Tax Court. Mr. McKellar was voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” by Knoxville’s CityView magazine in its 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 editions. In 2014, Mr. McKellar was selected as a member of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers, and he also received this...

My legal focus shifted to criminal law when I started working as Frank Lannom's Lead Investigator at the Law Offices of Lannom & Williams. Working with Frank and his Associate, Melanie Bean, exposed me to the glaring fact that we as citizens must ensure that our consititutional rights are protected in the courts. From investigating simple DUIs to sex offenses to vehicular homicide, I have seen firsthand how important it is for every citizen to have access to skilled and dedicated defense counsel. Now that I am a practicing attorney at Lannom & Williams, I intend to uphold the...

Attorney Grace Gardiner graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 1998 and was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar and U.S. District Court of Minnesota that same year. While in Law School she represented Immigration Clients facing Deportation and Removal as well as those applying for green cards or naturalization with the immigration clinic offered by the school. In 1999 Attorney Gardiner was admitted to the Kentucky Bar. From 1998 to 2000, Attorney Gardiner worked as a Public Defender and Prosecutor (Assistant County Attorney) in Paducah, KY, handling criminal cases. From 2001 to 2002, she worked with the East...

As a former probation/parole officer and the son of a decorated homicide detective, my entire life has been connected to the criminal justice system. I've seen the inside of a prison, I know police tactics, and I've seen first-hand how our criminal justice system can be unfair. My passion is standing up for folks who need someone knowlegable and skilled in their corner to protect their rights.

McKenna Cox is fluent in Spanish. She lived in Chile, South America and has traveled the world. After settling in Johnson City, Tennessee, Ms. Cox has practiced law there since 2005. A wife and mother of two, Ms. Cox knows how important family is to every case she handles. Ms. Cox focuses on Immigration, Family Law, LGBT issues, and Mediation. She also does Wills and has experience in elder law issues. She enjoys singing, scrapbooking, travel, and photography.

I'm a solo general practice attorney, focusing on wills, probate, and estate planning, but I also handle family law cases and other various civil matters. I enjoy helping folks protect what they've worked hard to obtain, preserving their wealth for their families. I grew up in Maryville before my dad’s career relocated our family to Missouri while I was in high school. Prior to attending law school, I served as Assistant Communications Director and Director of Constituent Services for Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder, worked as a licensed investment rep for Edward Jones, and delivered marketing and communications results...

Mr. Brock handles cases from simple speeding tickets to First Degree Murder, however his practice is primarily focused on DUI and drug related crimes. He is one of the few attorneys in the nation certified as an instructor in the DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is the same course that police officers take in order to make DUI arrests while in the Academy. As impaired driving laws with regards to substances other than alcohol are becoming more prevalent, Mr. Brock is ahead of the curve...

I am a trial lawyer practicing in Memphis, TN and surrounding areas. I focus my practice on serious injury and professional malpractice cases, including auto and truck accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and legal malpractice. I have obtained numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements throughout my career. I have tried several jury trials in both state and federal court, and I have appeared before the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. More importantly, I know each of my clients personally,...

After Graduating from the University of Memphis Law School in 1997, James R. Owen moved back to East Tennessee and started practicing law, focusing mainly in the area of Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI defense. He has successfully defended thousands of citizens accused of crimes. He prides himself in investigating not only the facts of his case but also getting to know his clients on a personal level, so he can address any underlying personal issues that may have led to the criminal charges. This holistic approach often leads to a better outcome in the legal system, but also a...

Tom Shumate is the founder of Meridian Law, PLLC, which represents individuals and businesses across Tennessee in a variety of civil matters including business, contract, and employment litigation; disputes involving non-competition agreements and theft of trade secrets; insurance defense; personal injury and wrongful death actions; and probate cases. Mr. Shumate graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University in 1995 and from Notre Dame Law School in 1998. He has practiced in Nashville, Tennessee since that time. In 2011 and 2013, Mr. Shumate was selected as a “Rising Star” by the Mid-South edition of Super Lawyers Magazine. He...

As founder of Bailey & Greer, R. Sadler Bailey has battled his fair share of insurance giants and wrongdoers and has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar results for the victims of catastrophic injuries and their families. What’s more, he has been involved in more than 40 appellate court decisions affecting Tennessee personal injury law, including many landmark appearances before the Tennessee Supreme Court. In addition, he’s one of only a handful of lawyers in Memphis to have earned an advanced law degree in litigation. As a symbol of his respect within the Tennessee legal community, he is consistently called upon to teach...

Mr. Day has been a civil trial attorney for more than 30 years. He is also a certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In addition, Mr. Day is certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys as a legal malpractice specialist and has board certification In Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. Mr. Day graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Tennessee State University in 1980. He earned his Bachelor's degree in just 15 months. His honors and activities included...

Bennett J. Wills is an attorney with Meridian Law, PLLC, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to joining Meridian, Bennett owned and managed the firm of Wills Law, LLC, and was of counsel at the Law Offices of Thomas M. Donnelly, LLC; both located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland. In 2014 he was awarded the Top 40 Under 40 award by the National Trial Lawyers Association and was awarded Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, and 2017 Rising Star. Bennett's practice areas include civil and criminal appeals, small business litigation, contract litigation, torts, consumer defense, landlord/tenant, and criminal...

Over the last ten years, I have been fortunate to practice in a variety of areas of civil litigation, including: - Medical Device Litigation, including class III and 510(k) implantable medical devices for persons located in multiple continents and across the United States - Professional negligence (including medical malpractice, dental malpractice and legal malpractice) - False Claims Act cases - including for Medicare Fraud, Government contractor fraud, and IRS Whistleblower - Construction litigation involving the building of roads, bridges, and parking garages, to name a few - Complex business litigation involving millions of dollars of alleged damages in...

Walter E. Schuler graduated magna cum laude from The University of Memphis in 1993 with a B.B.A. in International Business. He received his law degree, cum laude, with a Certificate in Health Law with Honors from Saint Louis University in 1996, where he served on the Law Journal Editorial Board, receiving the award for best student article and other honors. Walt has represented individuals and entities in matters related to health law, business law, corporate law, contracts, civil litigation, and state and federal regulation. He has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the...

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod and Baril, PLLC, are dedicated to providing the skilled legal support and personalized service our clients need when they face injuries from auto vehicle accidents caused by the negligent actions of other parties. We guide our clients through the often-complex legal maze to help them pursue full and fair compensation so they can move forward through life. Our firm comprises five stellar attorneys with excellent work ethics and a passion for personal injury, disability, and mass tort law. We help clients nationwide apply and recieve their disability benefits. Also,...

Martin L. Pierce is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Tennessee Technological University in 1978. He received that institution's Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 1988. Martin received his law degree, with honors, from the University of Memphis in 1981, where he was a published member of the University of Memphis Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia, as well as before the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Martin works primarily in the areas of (1) Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law, Probate,...

James is a recent graduate from Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee, graduating cum laude. While in law school, James served simultaneously as Associate Editor for the Law Review and Vice President of the Moot Court Board. He also served as a faculty research assistant. He competed in two Moot Court competitions, including the prestigious William B. Spong Moot Court Tournament, held at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Mr. Lawrence holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He also lived and...

I have been a lawyer for over 25 years representing the injured people in and around Memphis, TN. I have always represented the individual, not the insurance companies. I am here to help you get the proper compensation after your auto accident. I have extensive trial experience in all the Courts and have successfully represented thousands of people in and around Memphis. When you hire me as your lawyer, you will be represented by me, not by an associate or a paralegal. I answer all your questions, not an employee. I come from...

I have lived in Memphis since 1979 and have practiced employment law across West Tennessee since 1994. For a little bit of time in the late '90s I practiced in other substantive areas in addition to employment law, but have always returned to that practice area. Since 2006 I have maintained my own practice with my wife who handles family law matters. We have three children of whom we are very proud and both hold black belts in Taekwondo.

Michael Rocco earned his J.D. from Albany Law School in 2006. He has interned for the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, in Brooklyn where he conducted legal research for the justices of the Court and readied opinions for publication. After being admitted to the New York State Bar in 2007, Mr. Rocco joined Neil H. Kupferman, Esq., P.C. in Brooklyn, New York, where he represented clients in multi-million dollar commercial and residential real estate transactions, represented both private and institutional mortgage lenders, and practiced general business law. In 2009 he moved to Tennessee where he was admitted...

Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, Micah graduated from the McCallie School. Micah then earned a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, graduating in 3 years. After graduation, he worked at the Tennessee State Legislature as an intern for the Senate General Welfare, Health & Human Resources Committee. Micah then worked at Congress as an intern in the U.S. House of Representatives. From there, he went back to the State Legislature to serve once more as an intern in the Senate. Micah decided to attend law school after seeing many of the people at the Legislature...

Lisa B. Forberg, a Nashville TN area lawyer, is skilled and focused on using the best out-of-court alternatives to the traditional litigated divorce process. She helps her clients achieve their goals without the "unholy nightmare" of litigation, for divorce and post-divorce cases, and for clients with or without children. Specific areas of expertise and services include: Alimony and Spousal Support; Division of Complex Assets; Post-Divorce Modifications; High Asset Cases; Residential Parenting Time; Child Support; Parental Decision-Making Responsibility; Unmarried Parenting Agreements; Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements; IRS Debt and Divorce; Special Needs Trusts and Alimony or Child Support; Autistic...

John P. Cauley is a criminal defense attorney serving Franklin Tennessee and the surrounding areas since 1994. Prior to attending law school Mr. Cauley served in the United States Marine Corps where he earned the rank of Major. Mr. Cauley is also a former Assistant Attorney General where he served in the Criminal Justice Division. He has extensive trial and appellate experience. If you face a criminal charge in the State of Tennessee -- including Federal charges you need someone who enjoys a fight and knows what it takes to win. Each case is handled personally...

Joe is currently an attorney and Senior Escrow Officer at Tri-State Title & Escrow, Inc. and is available for all of your closing needs. For fifteen (15) years Joe was a partner in the Memphis law firm of Kirkland, Rothman-Branning & Associates, PLLC, where his primary area of practice was real estate, including residential and commercial real estate closings and title work. Mr. Kirkland is a former underwriting counsel for Chicago Title Insurance Company in Memphis. He received his B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University and his J.D. degree from Memphis State University. He...

Thomas Boyers continues a long tradition of legal and social advocacy, not only in Gallatin and Sumner County but throughout Tennessee in counties such as Wilson, Trousdale, Robertson and Macon. Thomas' Father and Grandfather were lawyers and Circuit Judges who practiced for decades in Gallatin as well as these other counties. Thomas Boyers V's namesake, Colonel Thomas Boyers established the local Newspaper and was the founding president of the Tennessee Press Association. Boyers concentrates on Criminal Defense, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate cases. Additionally, Thomas Boyers is listed by The Tennessee Supreme Court as a Rule 31 Civil Mediator.

Attorney Eugene Belenitsky, Esq., is taking cases in the greater Memphis Area and surrounding counties. Eugene practices criminal law, family law, juvenile law. He tries his best to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.

Matt Gulotta is a Memphis, Tennessee based attorney concentrating his practice on criminal law, traffic and speeding ticket defense, juvenile, and aviation law. Before earning his law license, Mr. Gulotta worked as a commercial airline pilot for several regional and national airlines.

With more than 25 years of experience as a bankruptcy and family law attorney, attorney Denna Middleton, is a knowledgeable choice for Knoxville, TN clients who deserve quality attention and care during life’s rough legal transitions. Her experience working with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) bankruptcy division provided valuable insight in the area of bankruptcy. Over the years, attorney Middleton has helped countless individuals and businesses alike obtain financial assistance through debt consolidation and bankruptcy filing. Attorney Middleton is a caring attorney who also provides specialized support to families in need of legal assistance for Divorce in Knoxville....

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